Construction Robotics Field Lead

Rinvio; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Part time

Job summary

Rinvio is looking for a Construction Robotics Field Lead in the San Francisco area to support advanced equipment deployment in construction projects. The role involves leading field support for robotic/autonomous equipment, coordinating with teams on site, and addressing equipment issues. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of relevant experience, strong mechanical skills, and a readiness for significant travel. A salary of around $120,000 per year is offered, alongside professional recruiting support available from Rinvio.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in heavy equipment or machinery maintenance and support.
• Strong mechanical skills and comfort with tools, sensors, and troubleshooting.
• Willingness to travel and adapt to outdoor jobsite conditions.

Responsibilities

• Lead field support for robotic equipment on construction projects.
• Coordinate with crews, operators, and technical support.
• Inspect and maintain equipment and troubleshoot issues.
• Support testing and preventative maintenance tasks.

Skills

Field service experience

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Welding equipment

GPS/machine control technology

Job description

Rinvio is hiring a Construction Robotics Field Lead for a travel-heavy contract role supporting advanced equipment deployments on construction and infrastructure jobsites. The focus is field execution: working with crews, operators, equipment, sensors, and technical teams to make complex equipment perform safely in changing jobsite conditions.

Pay: Around $120,000/year, based on experience

Location: San Francisco, CA area preferred; candidates should live within approximately 30 miles of a major airport

Travel: Heavy weekly travel to project sites across the U.S.

Type: Contract / project-based

Responsibilities

• Lead practical field support for robotic/autonomous equipment on active construction projects
• Coordinate with construction crews, operators, site contacts, and technical support teams
• Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and adjust equipment, sensors, electronics, and field hardware
• Identify issues early, document them clearly, and communicate field priorities to the right people
• Support testing, calibration, repairs, component installation, and preventative maintenance
• Help improve field operating procedures, jobsite readiness, and safe deployment practices
• Represent Rinvio professionally while working around active construction operations

Requirements

• Construction, heavy equipment, machinery, field service, industrial maintenance, or robotics/autonomous equipment background
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience repairing, maintaining, operating, or supporting heavy equipment or complex machinery preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort with tools, sensors, electronics, diagnostics, and field troubleshooting
• Ability to communicate professionally with operators, construction teams, customers, and technical support teams
• Willingness to travel weekly and work in changing outdoor/construction jobsite conditions
• Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to lift up to 60 lbs
• Detail‑oriented, safety‑minded, adaptable, and able to solve problems without constant supervision
• Welding, fabrication, soldering, hydraulics, electrical, GPS/machine control, or construction technology experience is a plus

Why this role

• Strong annual compensation around $120k for qualified field leads
• Support advanced equipment in real jobsite environments
• Opportunity for practical construction leaders to move into high‑demand field technology
• Professional recruiting support from Rinvio

Learn more about Rinvio: https://www.rinvio.com

Apply today and a Rinvio recruiter will follow up with qualified candidates quickly.